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President of the NUM, Joe Gormley, states he is optimistic the miners will receive the right settlement, to get them over the next two years - difficult years, due to the government’s indecision as far as...
Sir Derek Ezra, Coal Board Chairman, on the recent mining accidents, claiming the health and safety of UK mines is of the best in the world and the future for the industry is bright despite likely high wage...
Energy Minister John Moore on the coal industry dispute and its future. He concedes Britain is seeking other energy sources, and nuclear energy may be an option.
Report on meeting in June 1979 between Coal Board, Conservative Government, and NUM. Includes speeches by David Howell MP and Joe Gormley, leader of NUM- warning about dangers of importing cheap foreign coal...
Douglas Hardie speaks in support of nuclear energy, playing down the perceived hazards of radioactive waste. He believes that lay people should ensure they are better educated about the issue, so that they...
Independent Radio presents Down to Earth: A Story of Coal and Colliers, part of a series written and produced by Ralph Bernard, narrated by Frank Windsor, researched by Tim Whyatt and Julie Fletcher; music...
Independent Radio presents Down to Earth: A Story of Coal and Colliers, the last of a series written and produced by Ralph Bernard, narrated by Frank Windsor, researched by Tim Whyatt and Julie Fletcher;...
Interview with an unidentified male Labour MP (poss. Jack Cunningham) about the Conservative Government’s policy of importing cheap coal to the UK for use in British Steel works. Male interviewer not...
Director of Science at the National Coal Board (NCB), Dr J. Gibson, arguing for investment in coal as a long-term replacement for oil in the manufacture of plastics and other materials, and for energy...
NUM President Joe Gormley calling on the Government for financial assistance for the coal industry, and warning against short-term cheap coal imports from countries such as Australia into Britain and Europe....
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